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Pittsburgh Greeted by Clear Skies and Lower Humidity, Morgantown on Alert for Weekend Showers
Pittsburgh residents can expect a respite from humidity and possible storms today. The forecast puts a bright spin on the weekend, promising dry weather and clear skies as high pressure makes its way into the area. After early morning fog and low clouds dissipate, we're looking at scattered cumulus clouds but also relief from the mugginess that's clung to the city streets like an unwelcome second skin, according to the National Weather Service.
McKnight Road traffic restrictions will be in effect this weekend, PennDOT says
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers who use McKnight Road should expect lane closures again this weekend. PennDOT says traffic on McKnight Road will be down to one lane in each direction between Nelson Run Road and Braunlich Drive. The restrictions are scheduled to begin Friday at 7 p.m. and...
Rivers Casino workers, fearful of gambling on health, rally behind effort to ban smoking
Alicia Monahan blames secondhand smoke for two fainting episodes she experienced while working at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The table games dealer said she’s otherwise healthy but sometimes feels the effects of the smoke getting to her. Since she started working at the casino in 2019,...
Blessed Trinity Academy garden benefits Hampton-based food pantry
Fresh vegetables are lining the shelves of a local St. Vincent De Paul food pantry, thanks to the hard work of students at Blessed Trinity Academy. A nearly $900 grant from the Sister Mary Paul Hickey Research Grant Program through Carlow University in Pittsburgh was awarded for the project in the fall, said grant procurer Meredith Kandravy, the school’s director of admissions and marketing.
Pittsburgh Mayor's Office Grapples with Staffer's Tie to Downtown Shooting Suspect
A shadow of concern has briefly passed over the Pittsburgh Mayor's Office after a recent downtown shooting incident linked to someone within Mayor Ed Gainey's inner circle. In a turn of events, it was revealed that the Executive Assistant to Mayor Gainey is in a personal relationship with an individual who was arrested in connection to the shooting that took place on July 16th. As reported by the Office of the Mayor, the assistant was unaware of the incident, has been ruled out as a person of interest, and is actively cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Pittsburgh's DOMI Launches Permanent Traffic Safety Measures at Negley and Bryant Intersection
Drivers navigating Highland Park are set to witness the deployment of stronger, more permanent traffic safety measures. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) embarks on a 'hardscaping' project this week at the intersection of Negley Avenue and Bryant Street, an initiative designed to replace the provisional traffic safety installations with sturdier, enduring materials, according to the City of Pittsburgh press release.
WATCH: Pitt’s Transfer Duo Breaks Down Pitt Culture
On Thursday, Pitt basketball’s transfers — Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn — met with the Pittsburgh media for the first time. The pair talked about their respective recruitments to Pitt, the pitch that Jeff Capel and his staff gave them, and much more. Dunn spoke about his time at Houston, the improvements he has made since playing at Temple, his relationship with Capel, and more. Corhen spoke about the transition between Florida State and Pitt, while also referencing his experience playing alongside Pitt’s guards and forwards so far this summer.
Police arrest man linked to Gainey staffer in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have arrested a city man previously convicted on drug charges in connection with a shooting Downtown earlier this week. Ray Rivera, 58, of East Liberty, shot a man twice in the arm while the victim was in a car near Smithfield Street on Tuesday afternoon following an argument between the two elsewhere in the city’s central business district, authorities said.
North Hills Genealogists help trace ancestries
The memory restoration station at Northland Public Library is available for use. Natalie Beneviat | For TribLive. Ancestral research could seem like a daunting task to a genealogy novice, but the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh may make the process easier. It’s important to learn about one’s familial past, according...
Cool & dry heading into the weekend for Pittsburgh region
PITTSBURGH — The weather is in cruise control heading into the weekend. Clouds will be mixed with a bit of sun and cooler temperatures for the Pittsburgh region as less humid air sweeps in. As skies clear Thursday night, it will be the first time temperatures dip into the...
Penn State Health CEO to retire
Steve Massini, who led Penn State Health through the COVID-19 pandemic as well as through a major expansion, has announced that he will retire in the fall. Massini, the first Penn State alumnus to lead the university’s health system, has been the CEO since 2019. He will retire effective Oct. 1.
8 Great Tuesdays had increased security this week but not for the reason you think
If you sensed increased security at last night’s 8 Great Tuesdays concert on the Bayfront, you weren’t wrong. Port Authority officials confirmed that they ramped up security for the event. The move led to long lines as large crowds showed up at the amphitheater for the free concert.
PA Turnpike Commission warns residents about recent 'smishing' scams
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning of a "smishing" scam back on the rise in Pennsylvania — and the agency said over a thousand people have already received the text message. "The Turnpike does not directly communicate with our customers through text messaging," said...
W. Rick’s Being Torn Down
Demolition is underway on a former local restaurant that was destroyed by fire earlier this year. W. Rick’s Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road has been vacant since February but crews were busy tearing down the structure Tuesday. Some delay was caused by a report that needed to be...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last...
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